The vandals stenciled the words "brain washed" on statues, exterior walls, doors and stairs, according to the Rev. Philip Early, pastor of Saint Thomas of Villinova and Saint Dorothy's Catholic churches. A nearby Congregational church was also damaged.

Early said, "Acting out accomplishes nothing."

The graffiti was discovered early Saturday morning as several funerals were about to get underway.

Anyone with information on the culprits is urged to contact Wilmington police.

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